Emperor Duzong of Song

Emperor Duzong of Song (2 May 1240-12 August 1274) was Emperor of the Song dynasty from 16 November 1264 to 12 August 1274, succeeding Emperor Lizong of Song and preceding Emperor Gong of Song.

Biography
Zhao Mengqi was born on 2 May 1240, the son of Zhao Yurui and the nephew of Emperor Lizong of Song. In 1264, he succeeded his uncle as emperor on his death, and he had to deal with rebellions, war, and upheaval. He lived in opulence as chancellor Jia Sidao managed the affairs of the Song dynasty, and he had around 30 lovers. Duzong died shortly after the Mongol Empire's conquest of Xiangyang in 1264, the last Song emperor to reign as an adult.